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Old Oct 8, 2009 | 07:00 AM
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KYB or OEM Strut Mounts

Im going to change struts and all tomorrow and i need to change my strut mounts as well.
Im looking for a comfortable ride so i want to know if anyone knows what mount i should go with.
both mounts cost the same, so which mount should i go with?
Old Oct 13, 2009 | 06:32 AM
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OEM.
Old Oct 14, 2009 | 12:44 PM
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Moog mounts come with bearings.

This topic has been beaten to death in the General & 5th gen subforum.

This is also not an 'advanced suspension' topic.
Old Oct 24, 2009 | 07:37 PM
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I got kyb
Old Oct 24, 2009 | 09:00 PM
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oem!
Old Oct 26, 2009 | 05:20 AM
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OEM or MOOG.

I have had trouble with KYB mounts binding in the past.
Old Oct 26, 2009 | 05:47 AM
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Moog.
Old Oct 26, 2009 | 07:02 AM
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Originally Posted by kgallerie
OEM or MOOG.

I have had trouble with KYB mounts binding in the past.


OEM. OEM. OEM
Old Nov 29, 2009 | 03:51 PM
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where can i locate moog mounts (with bearings)
Old Nov 29, 2009 | 05:44 PM
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get moog.
Old Nov 29, 2009 | 08:36 PM
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Amazon.com has them. Best price I've seen, and free shipping.
Old Nov 30, 2009 | 07:13 AM
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Curious to know what happens when oem strut mounts "wear?" In otherwise, what does it physically look like? I've had my mounts on for almost six years with a progress drop and it is still perfect, in fact, I cannot find a reason for it to be a wear item. Is it the rubber bushing/cushioning device that wears for you guys?
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Yes, it's the rubber. Sometimes it completely disconnects from the metal surrounding. Other times it cracks, sometimes it just becomes noisy.
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